Sesame Allergen List
July 13, 2007 by top8free
Sesame may be the ninth most common food allergen. Sesame seeds are often found on breads or rolls and in Asian and Middle Eatern foods.
Sesame allergen list
- Tahini (sesame butter)
- Gomashio (Japanese seasoning made with sesame and salt)
- Hummus (chickpea pate often made with tahini)
- Halvah (sweet made of sesame paste)
- Dukkah (Middle Eastern spice blend)
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- Zatar (Middle Eastern spice made of sumac and sesame)
- Chinese stir fry oils, such as chili oil, are sometimes based on sesame oil
Foods that may contain sesame
- Breads/rolls/breadsticks
- Middle Eastern foods
- Chinese foods (stir frys, donuts)
- Japanese foods (often sprinkled inside sushi)
